Vendors
Quite often One Person Libraries are seen as a drain on capital. For proprietary colleges, they are considered as an expense to satisfy
accreditation. In the corporate world, they are seen as a perk of business, like the company gym, easily liquidated when costs are cut.
Therefore, we OPL's need to be value driven to demonstrate our worth to our organization. Controlling cost is part of that value statement, so
we also have to play "bargain hunter".


Below are some vendors that help in finding the bargains.


Name of Vendor
Web Site
Description & Comments
P.O.S World
http://www.posworld.com/
A site that sells point of sale equipment such as receipt printers
and barcode scanners.
Cnet (software)
http://download.cnet.com/windows/
Search "Barcode Label Maker Freeware"
in the search box on the right.
Cnet ( a reliable computer consumer site) for a choice of different Barcode
Label Makers. Although many offer a free trial period, their price is about
$50 to own the program. By printing to Mailing label you can save on
custom-made barcodes.
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/
A wide seller of titles. Their discount membership is $25 annually.
It will pay for itself over the year just in the discounted shipping.
Showcases
http://www.showcases1.com/
A Florida-based, women-owed business that offers library supplies. Originally beginning with mutimedia cases, they offer a full line of supplies from laminates, paper and other items to process materials for shelving.